Chatham Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Sophia
Hull
Sophia Hull is running for Chatham Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Joseph Barrette
- 02Nicholas Eck
- 03Sophia HullYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Environmental planner who serves on the borough's Shade Tree Commission and as a Planning Board alternate. She grew up in Chatham and graduated from the Chatham public schools.
- On the ballot as
- Democratic
- Party
- Sophia Hull and Nicholas Eck won a three-way Democratic primary in June 2026 over David Andreasen. New Jersey Globe · Jun 2, 2026City issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
- Endorsed by
- Chatham Borough Democratic Committee; Morris County Democratic Committee Patch · Mar 30, 2026
- How the press groups them
- New Jersey Globe described Sophia Hull and Nicholas Eck as a Democratic Organization-backed slate. New Jersey Globe · Jun 2, 2026
Sophia Hull and Nicholas Eck won a three-way Democratic primary in June 2026 over David Andreasen. New Jersey Globe · Jun 2, 2026
On the record: Sophia Hull
4 sourced01Local government1 sourced position
Joint statement by Sophia Hull and Nicholas Eck in the Chatham Borough Democratic Committee announcement
Said they are running to keep municipal government transparent and responsive and to protect quality of life.
to ensure that municipal government remains transparent and responsive, that we protect our exceptional quality of life, and that every voice in Chatham Borough is heard.”
Own statementPatch · Mar 30, 2026Link
02Priorities1 sourced position
Chatham Borough Democratic Committee announcement
The announcement says both candidates emphasized public safety, fiscal accountability, support for local businesses and an engaged, inclusive community.
Own statementPatch · Mar 30, 2026Link
03Affordable housing1 sourced position
At an Aug. 2026 Planning Board hearing on a 29-unit South Passaic Avenue project, raised concerns that its affordable units above the garage would not include mezzanines.
Commission votePlanning Board meeting minutes, Aug. 5, 2026 · Aug 5, 2026Link
04Development1 sourced position
As a Planning Board alternate, voted yes to approve a change of use from residential to commercial at 548 Main Street (approved 9-0, Aug. 2026).
Commission votePlanning Board meeting minutes, Aug. 5, 2026 · Aug 5, 2026Link
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